Alex Hall wins silver medal in Olympic freeski slopestyle

Park City freeskier lands an impressive run despite difficult course conditions

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Alex Hall, a freeskier from Park City, Utah, won the silver medal in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Hall landed a run down the challenging Livigno Snow Park course on his second attempt, earning a score of 85.75. Despite stumbling on his third and final run, Hall's performance was enough to secure the silver medal, finishing behind Norway's Birk Ruud, who won gold.

Why it matters

Hall's silver medal performance is a testament to his skill and dedication as a freeskier. The slopestyle event is known for its high-difficulty tricks and challenging course conditions, making Hall's achievement all the more impressive. His success also highlights the strength of the U.S. freestyle skiing team, with fellow Park City athlete Mac Forehand and Helena, Montana's Konnor Ralph also competing in the final.

The details

Hall landed a run down the Livigno Snow Park course in his second attempt that he said he was surprised he managed, due to its high difficulty. The course was made more challenging by strong cloud cover and low visibility, as well as higher and longer rails than competitors are typically used to. Despite stumbling early in his third and final run, Hall's silver medal-winning score of 85.75 was enough to secure the podium finish.

  • On Tuesday, Alex Hall competed in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
  • Hall landed his silver medal-winning run on his second attempt.

The players

Alex Hall

A freeskier from Park City, Utah, who won the silver medal in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Birk Ruud

A Norwegian freeskier who won the gold medal in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Luca Harrington

A New Zealand freeskier who won the bronze medal in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Mac Forehand

A freeskier from Park City, Utah, who competed in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, finishing in 11th place.

Konnor Ralph

A freeskier from Helena, Montana, who competed in the men's slopestyle event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, finishing in 9th place.

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What they’re saying

“I'm still so stoked to get a medal. I was going to bed last night knowing the odds of getting a medal are so slim because everyone's so good. I knew the run I was gonna try and do, and the chances of landing that. So, walking away with any medal was already going to be a huge success.”

— Alex Hall (parkrecord.com)

“It just shows how much I love skiing. The four years in between, it didn't ever feel like there was a day where I was like, 'I really have got to go train so I can get this medal or beat this person.' I'm just going to go ski and I like skiing, so in a way it felt effortless. … The fact that I'm able to stick with the young guns and put a run down that I'm really proud of is pretty cool.”

— Alex Hall (parkrecord.com)

“You're getting cheered on by your fellow competitors, I think that's so rare in a sport. That's what's so cool about freeskiing. We're all still rooting for each other and are so hyped when people do good runs.”

— Alex Hall (parkrecord.com)

What’s next

Hall and his fellow U.S. freeskiers will now turn their attention to the big air event, where the final is scheduled for next Tuesday.

The takeaway

Alex Hall's silver medal performance in the Olympic freeski slopestyle event showcases the strength and camaraderie of the U.S. freestyle skiing team. Despite the challenging course conditions, Hall was able to land an impressive run that earned him a spot on the podium, demonstrating his skill and passion for the sport.